HGC Speaker Stresses Native Habitats in Yards
Deercreek Home & Garden Club members and other residents discovered the value of using native plants in their yards and landscaping during a presentation by Jody Willis, president of Ixia Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society. The “Sustainable Habitat and...
The Wicked Witch Came to Deercreek
The story of Margaret Hamilton, best known for her iconic role as the Wicked Witch of the West in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, was brought to life by actress Ruth Pangrace during a Home & Garden Club-sponsored program on February 12 at the Deercreek Country...
The View – February 2026
The Kieck Family7852 Groveton Hills Place In keeping with our focus on Florida Friendly Landscaping (FFL) for the next few months, the home of Greg and Amanda Kieck has been selected. Not only is the home a lovely shade of green, but their landscape is subtle and...
Real Estate Recap by B. J. Weyer Feb 2026
Welcome February and its icy temperatures! Temps will quickly warm up to normal. I’m expecting the real estate market to do the same. We’ve seen a flurry of activity in Deercreek recently. Eight homes sold the last 3 months (according to 1/25/26 NEFMLS). Ranging from...From the Access Control Committee
February finds things back on usual schedules after the holidays, but the need for diligence regarding security and safety never slow down or stop. Safety reminders – Please wear light clothing and no head phones or earbuds if you are determined to walk or run...
Pet Food Drive
It’s time again for the DWA’s annual Pet Food Drive to benefit The Jacksonville Humane Society’s Pet Food Pantry. The Pet Food Pantry serves seniors, community members with disabilities, veterans, and families in crisis. Sometimes the only difference between...
Spotlight on Charity -Jacksonville Humane Society
Founded in 1885, the Jacksonville Humane Society is Jacksonville’s second oldest non-profit and is funded by philanthropic contributions. In April 2007, the shelter was destroyed and 86 animals succumbed to a devastating fire. They had their Grand Opening of the new...
Florida-Friendly Landscaping
How Florida-Friendly Landscaping (FFL) saves time and money: Deercreek is a beautiful community and by incorporating some Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles into your space, you can benefit by reducing the time spent on maintenance and lower water use. In...